NeuroSec

Discover how to create technology that supports neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Julie Eshleman shares insights on disability inclusion and assistive tech. In a world where technology increasingly shapes our daily lives, how can we ensure it serves everyone, particularly those with neurodivergent conditions? This question is at the heart of Dr. Julie Eshleman's research and experience. In this epis...

In this episode of the NeuroSec podcast, host Nathan Chung speaks with Kathy Long, CEO of Nixit AI, about the intersection of artificial intelligence and neurodiversity. Kathy shares her personal journey as a neurodivergent individual and a mother of neurodivergent children, highlighting the challenges faced by this community. Nixit AI aims to create tools that empower neurodivergent individuals b...

Summary In this episode of the NeuroSec podcast, host Nathan Chung discusses the current challenges faced by the disability and neurodiversity communities in the U.S from 2025. He honors influential figures who have shaped the community and expresses hope for the future. Takeaways The disability community is facing significant challenges in 2026. Support and accommodations for disabled individuals...

Second episode of the new season where I talk with Saman Fatima about working in cyber and her story of success.

First episode of the new season where I talk with Aastha Sahni about working in cyber and her story of success.

Join us with special guest Amanda Hebert Hughes. We discussed her amazing artwork and her life as an Autistic artist. She is a native New Yorker, is an emergent artist located in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Highly attentive to her surroundings, she paints her impressions and feelings in a thought-provoking and dynamic way. Amanda Hebert Hughes is open about being an adult on the Autism Spe...

Special guest Shawn Smith. We discuss his journey as an entrepreneur, whether or not it is a good career for people who are Neurodivergent, and his incredible story coming back from failure. 

A Tourettes Journey with Peter Zhao. We discuss Tourette's Syndrome, the impact of Asian culture on mental health, talking about Neurodiversity on podcasts, and rap music. 

Special guest, Sreenidhi Vedartham. We discuss coping with Neurodiverse conditions, how Neurodiversity is viewed in India, Embark Women, Echo Space, and thoughts on returning to the office.

In this episode, we discussed Autism in Asian culture, parenting a child with Autism, Asian mental health, and the documentary Laundromat.

Kicking off the first episode of the second season of the NeuroSec podcast.

One difficult topic that is not often discussed but affect many people with Neurodiverse conditions is domestic violence. Nathan Chung interviews Rachel Harpley, Technical Recruiter and Founder of Recruit Bit Security. She shares her incredible stories about surviving domestic violence, living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), and recruiting cybersecurity talent. Very emotional and very po...

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle to be accepted in today's world. Nathan Chung interviews Sandra Eriksson, SOC Analyst. She shares her incredible stories about her life, her struggles, and finding success. Very emotional and very powerful. Listen and be inspired.

Training programs are critical today to address the Cybersecurity skills gap and the high unemployment rate for people with Neurodiverse conditions. Nathan Chung interviews Chelsea Asaro and Lisa Easterly about their new NFAR Cyber Program. Listen and be inspired.

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle to be accepted in today's world. Nathan Chung interviews Cat Contillo, Threat Operations Analyst at Huntress. She shares her incredible stories about her life, her struggles, and finding success. Very emotional and very powerful. Listen and be inspired.

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle in the job hunt, in interviews, and working at organizations that are not always friendly. Nathan Chung interviews Amy Root, director and neurodiversity leader at UnitedHealth Group. She shares amazing insights into hiring practices, accommodations, and recruitment. Listen and be inspired.

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle to be accepted in today's world. Nathan Chung interviews Dr. Stacy Thayer, Organizational Development Consultant and Professor of CyberPsychology at the California Lutheran University. At Black Hat 2018 she led an amazing talk titled: How can Someone with Autism Specifically Enhance the Cyber Security Workforce? She shares how things having changed in Cyb...

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle working at organizations that are not always friendly and often need to wear masks to fit in. Nathan Chung interviews Tiffany Jameson, Managing partner at Grit & Flow, Co-Founder at the NDGiFTS Movement, and Managing Partner at Cognitive Diversity. She shares her personal stories, insights on Neurodiversity at companies and society, and her initiative...

Neurodiversity is often a hard topic to discuss due to its negative stigma and people often suffer alone in life and not getting the help they need. Nathan Chung interviews Oliver Betts-Richards, Apprentice Cybersecurity Analyst and student at the University of Derby. We talk about his amazing life, getting diagnosed with Autism, and his struggles and success studying and working in Cybersecurity....

Neurodiverse workers can help to reduce the Cybersecurity skills gap, which is currently around 3.5 million unfilled jobs. Nathan Chung interviews Caleb Pifer, Vice President at Mercyhurst University where they have created the new Cyber-Autism Pilot Program, the first program of its kind in the country. He provides an overview of this amazing innovative program and how it will help to educate Neu...

Neurodiversity is often associated with children, but adults with the same condition are often left out and ignored. Nathan Chung interviews Doug Blecher, founder of the Autism Personal Coach. We discuss difficult issues facing Neurodiverse people today and explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people. Doug also shares tips to help cope and weather this storm. If you work in IT or Cyberse...

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle in the job hunt, in interviews, and working at organizations that are not always friendly. Nathan Chung interviews Stephanie Ranno, Vice president at TorchLight Hire. She shares her personal stories and expert advice to help in the job hunt, interview process, and helping companies to hire Neurodiverse workers. Listen and be inspired.

Neurodiversity is often associated with children, but adults with the same condition are often left out and ignored, especially African-Americans. Nathan Chung interviews Tia Hopkins, Vice President of Global Solutions Engineering at eSentire, founder of Empow(H)er Cybersecurity, and Professor at Yeshiva University. She won the SC Media Reboot Leadership Award in 2019 in the Outstanding Educator c...

Neurodiversity is often associated with children, but adults with the same condition are often left out and ignored. Nathan Chung interviews the world famous Lisa Ventura, advocate of all things related to neurodiversity and winner of countless awards for her tireless devotion to cybersecurity, women, and the industry where she shares her personal stories of triumph and success working in Cybersec...

People who are Neurodiverse often struggle to be accepted in today's world. Nathan Chung interviews an amazing Neurodiverse female hacker who is graduating from school. She shares her personal stories of triumph and success in Cybersecurity while being Neurodiverse. If you work in IT or Cybersecurity, listen and be inspired.